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In April of this year, 14 months before his high school graduation, Leondre Damon Terry made the decision on where he wanted to pursue a degree and play football after receiving his high school diploma.

The class of 2015 wide receiver from Lansing Everett visited the Mount Pleasant campus of Central Michigan University nearly 10 times during the past year and still failed to find a single thing he didn’t like.

After creating a close connection to the CMU program, Damon Terry felt comfortable committing prior to the start of his senior season at Everett. Even with official scholarship offers from Eastern Michigan and Saginaw Valley State, Damon Terry maintained his commitment to the Chippewas.

Despite having already made a commitment on where to play after his prep career, the experience of the recruiting process was something Damon Terry still enjoyed.

"You just get to know new people," he said. "You interact with the best of coaches and players."

Along with the advice from coaches and players along the recruiting trail, Damon Terry relied on family and friends to help with his decision.

"I have friends and family who have helped me get better, like Rhett Blackman and Marvin Wright, just to say a few," he said. "They are very supportive to say the least."

During his junior year with the Vikings, Damon Terry had 40 receptions for 888 yards and 12 touchdowns, allowing him to quickly create interest among several D-I schools in the Midwest.

At 6-0, 200-pounds, Damon Terry has great size to go along with his 4.37 40-yard dash speed, which he utilizes as a receiver, in the backfield and in the return game for Everett.

With that type of versatility, it’s no surprise which pro athlete Damon Terry tries to mimic his game after.

“It will always be De’Anthony Thomas,” he said about the former University of Oregon star and current Kansas City Chiefs running back. “Due to speed and the fact that he can play either running back or slot receiver and also dangerous in the return game.”

As the 2014 season quickly approaches, Damon Terry already has several key areas of his game he aims to improve on.

"Being more efficient at running back and returning the ball out of the air on punt returns," he said. "I have a tendency to let the ball bounce on punt returns."

While adding to his skill set in some areas, he also hopes to build on the already impressive stats from his junior season.

After almost eclipsing 900 yards receiving in 2013, Damon Terry has a goal of 1,500 yards in 2014, nearly doubling his output.

As a main focal point within the Everett offensive game plan for 2014, Damon Terry should have plenty of opportunities to produce.

The Vikings went 6-4 overall last year, 4-3 in the Capital Area Activities Conference Blue Division, and will need Damon Terry to have a leadership role on the team to make a deep playoff run this season.

However, with the combination of size, speed and another year to develop, CMU may have already secured itself a player that could be ready to contribute to the team right away.